Polymers, Volume 17, Issue 9

Precision micromilling is currently widely used for the fabrication of injection mold inserts for the mass production of microfluidic devices. However, for complex devices with micrometer-scale and high density of structures, micromilling results in...

This work provides a comprehensive review of the recent advancements in the toughening modification methods for epoxy resins. The study explores a variety of approaches, including the incorporation of liquid rubbers, core–shell rubber particles...

Digital light processing (DLP) technology stands out as a groundbreaking method in the field of biomedical engineering that enables the production of highly precise structures using photopolymerizable materials. Smart materials such as shape memory p...

This study explores the synthesis of photocurable non-isocyanate polyhydroxyethylurethanes (BPHUs) derived from renewable sources, designed for biomedical applications and the development towards advanced light curing processes. The following two pat...

Multi-scale characterization techniques have been employed to analyze the size effect of microstructure on the phase transition behavior and dielectric properties of poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) films. The results show that oriented amorphous fra...

β-glucans from filamentous fungi are important for human health. There is limited research on polysaccharides from filamentous fungi, and no reports have been published regarding the optimization of culture media to produce β-glucans from R...

The growing application of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites in rehabilitating deteriorating concrete infrastructure underscores the need for reliable, cost-effective, and automated nondestructive testing (NDT) methods. This review provides a...

This study underscores the importance of sustainable practices by exploring the utilization of recycled plastic within the global construction industry. Plastic recycling has emerged as a crucial strategy that aligns with environmental, social, and e...

The electrochemical water splitting method is widely regarded as an efficient and sustainable approach for producing high-purity hydrogen in an environmentally friendly manner. Cost-effective and efficient electrocatalysts are essential for augmentin...

3,4-dimethylpyrazole (DMPZ), when used as a nitrification inhibitor, exhibits volatility, poor thermal stability, high production costs, and limited functionality restricted to nitrogen fixation. To address these limitations and introduce novel phosp...